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BOARDING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, for good and valuable consideration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
dated the __________ day of ____________, 2001 made by and between ____________________,
hereinafter referred to as "STABLE", providing services as an independent contractor, located at
_______________________________________ and (Owner’s name) _________________________
residing at (Owner’s address) _________________________________, hereinafter referred to as
"OWNER." These parties warrant that they have the right to enter into this AGREEMENT.

1. FEES, TERMS AND LOCATION

In consideration of $ ____________ per horse per month paid by OWNER in advance on the
First day of each month, STABLE agrees to board the herein described horse (s) on a month
to month basis commencing ____________, 2001. Partial months boarding shall be paid on a
pro-rata basis based on the numbers of days boarded in a standard 30 day month.

Late Fees: Boarding fees paid between the sixth and fifteenth day of the current month due will
be subject to a late fee of $15.00. Fees received after the sixteenth will be subject to a late fee
of $25.00.

2. DESCRIPTION OF HORSE(S)

Name:

Age:

Color:

Registration/Tattoo

Sex:

Breed:

Number (if applicable):

Insurance Carrier, Policy and phone number (if applicable):

___________________
3. FEED AND FACILITIES

STABLE agrees to provide the following, in addition to normal and reasonable care and
handling to maintain the health and well being of the horse (s).

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

4. VACCINATIONS

Upon arrival of horse to STABLE proof of current tetanus, sleeping sickness, and influenza
vaccinations is required.

Proof of Tetanus and sleeping sickness vaccines are required once yearly and influenza twice
yearly.

A negative current Coggins test is required for all horses arriving from out of state

5. RISK OF LOSS

During the time that the horse (s) is/are in the custody of STABLE, STABLE shall not be liable
for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the horse. This
includes, but is not limited to, any personal injury or disability the horse may receive while of
STABLE’s premises. OWNER fully understands and hereby acknowledges that STABLE does
not carry any insurance on any horse s) not owned by STABLE, including, but not limited to,
such insurance for boarding or any other purposes, for which the horse(s) is/are covered under
any public liability, accidental injury, theft or equine mortality insurance, and that all risks
relating to boarding of horse (s), or for any other reason, for which the horse (s) is/are in the
possession of STABLE, are to be borne by OWNER.

6. HOLD HARMLESS

OWNER agrees to hold STABLE harmless from any claim resulting from damage or injury
caused by said horse, OWNER or his guests and invitees, to anyone, including but not limited
to legal fees and/or expenses incurred by STABLE in defense of such claims.
7. LIABILITY INSURANCE

OWNER warrants that he/she presently carries in full force and effect, and throughout the
period of this AGREEMENT shall continue to carry and maintain in full force and effect, liability
insurance protecting OWNER and STABLE from any and all claim (s) arising out of or relating
to this AGREEMENT.

8. EMERGENCY CARE

STABLE agrees to attempt to contact OWNER, at the following emergency telephone number
(________________), should STABLE feel that medical treatment is needed for said horse (s),
provided however, that in the event the STABLE is unable to so contact OWNER within a
reasonable time, which time shall be judged and determined solely by STABLE, STABLE is
then hereby authorized to secure emergency veterinary care and/or blacksmith care, and by
any licensed providers of such care who are selected by STABLE, as STABLE determines is
required for the health and well-being of said horse (s). The cost of such care secured shall be
due and payable by OWNER within fifteen days from the date OWNER receives notice thereof,
provided however, that STABLE is authorized to arrange direct billing by said care provider to
the OWNER.

9. STABLE RULES

Owner hereby acknowledges receipt and understanding of the current STABLE Rules, which
are incorporated by reference in full, as if fully set forth herein. OWNER agrees he/she and
his/her guests and invitees will be bound and abide by these Rules, and accepts responsibility
for the conduct of his guests and invitees according to these Rules. OWNER acknowledges
the Rules include but are not limited to:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

STABLE may revise these Rules from time to time and OWNER agrees any revision shall have
the same force and effect as current Rules. Failure, as determined in STABLE’s sole
discretion, of OWNER or OWNER’s guests and invitees to abide by STABLE Rules may result
in STABLE declaring OWNER in default hereunder and result in termination of this
AGREEMENT.
10. DEFAULT

Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT for failure of the other party to meet any material
terms of this AGREEMENT, including but not limited to item 9 Stable Rules. In the case of a
default by one party, the other party shall have the right to recover legal fees and expenses, if
any, incurred as a result of said default. Any payment due STABLE under this AGREEMENT
shall be due and payable by the tenth day of the month and immediately in the event of
termination. Failure to make any payment by said due date shall place OWNER in default
hereunder. Acceptance by STABLE of any late payment shall not constitute a waiver of
subsequent due dates or determinations of default.

11. ASSIGNMENT

This AGREEMENT may not be assigned by OWNER without the express written consent of
STABLE.

12. NOTICE OF TERMINATION

OWNER agrees that thirty (30) days notice shall be given to STABLE as to the termination of
this AGREEMENT.

13. RIGHT OF LIEN

OWNER is put on notice that STABLE has and may assert and exercise a right of lien, as
provided for by the laws of the State of California for any amount due for the board and keep of
horse (s), and also for any storage or other charges due hereunder, and further agrees
STABLE shall have the right, without process of law, to attach a lien to your horse (s) after two
(2) months of non-payment or partial payment and STABLE can then sell horse (s) to recover
its loss.

15. Special Instructions to STABLE

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE State of California.

Executed at ____________________________ on the date first set forth above.

By: ________________________________________

By: ________________________________________

Owner’s Name: _______________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City: ________________________________________

State: _______________________________________

Zip: ________________________________________

Day Phone : _________________________________

Evening Phone : ______________________________

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